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The Corolla remains a sharp-looking small hatchback. (Image: Sam Rawlings) Toyota has only made a few minor tweaks to the design for 2023 including a new look grille. (Image: Sam Rawlings) The ZR Hybrid wears sporty 18-inch alloy wheels. ...

Australia's new cheapest electric car! 2024 BYD Dolphin to launch next week, so move over, MG ZS EV and GWM Ora

BYD’s local distributor announced the Dolphin will launch on June 22. The fight to be Australia’s most affordable electric car will have a new contender next week, when the 2024 BYD Dolphin launches. Confirmation of its Australian arrival next ...

Vietnam's answer to the Suzuki Jimny: 2024 VinFast VF3 revealed as compact SUV-style electric car

The VF3 measures in at just 3114mm. A basic interior appears to include a digital dash screen but no dedicated multimedia screen. It might not look it, but the diminutive VF3 is built to fit five people. While Holden ...

The next big small thing! 2024 Toyota C-HR will debut this month, but when will it arrive in Australia to tackle Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and Mazda CX-30?

The new C-HR will launch in Australia in hybrid form only. (Image: Best Car) Toyota has stamped a date on the reveal of its much-anticipated C-HR small SUV, set to debut in a fortnight with sharp styling and a ...

Subaru defends 2023 Crosstrek Hybrid but promises more is coming to compete against Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro

Subaru has hinted major changes to its hybrid powertrains are around the corner. Subaru is preparing to launch a new-generation hybrid system as it accelerates into an electric future. Speaking to CarsGuide, Subaru Australia’s Managing Director Blair Read said ...

Horsing around? 2023 Mitsubishi Colt revealed but will this Renault Clio-based hatchback make it to Australia to take on MG3 and Kia Rio?

After a 12 year break, the Mitsubishi Colt is back again. The Colt features a 7.0-inch touchscreen which can be increased to a 9.3-inch display if you upgrade. Mitsubishi has added its design language to a Renault Clio to ...

Subaru stands by Impreza... for now: Why the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 rival could make electric switch as small car sales decline

The new Subaru Impreza could be the last in Australia if it isn’t a sales success. Subaru Australia will launch the new-generation Impreza before the end of 2023, but the long-term future of the Japanese small car remains unclear. ...

Load up on adorable! Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu reveal trio of electric vans for urban deliveries - who needs a Ford Transit!

The three kei vans will be launched within the next 12 months. The previously existing Toyota Pixis Van and Daihatsu Hijet already shared a platform through the two brands’ partnership. The Suzuki Every (also called the Suzuki Carry Van) ...

A proper sales contender? 2023 Chery Omoda 5 moves to drive-away pricing to rival Haval Jolion and MG ZS

The Omoda 5 moves from an MSRP to a national drive-away price. (Image: Chris Thompson) One of Australia’s most aggressively priced small SUVs – the Chery Omoda 5 – has had a pricing adjustment, bringing its cost up to ...

One of Australia's most affordable cars will live on! 2024 Kia Picanto facelift leaked ahead of the MG3 rival's imminent reveal

The 2024 Kia Picanto has been leaked ahead of an imminent official reveal. The Kia Picanto is one of Australia’s most affordable cars still on-sale, having been on our shores since 2016, and it looks like it will get ...

Throw your LV into an LBX! 2023 Lexus LBX hybrid SUV revealed as Toyota Yaris Cross' fancy cousin

It is expected the Lexus LBX will be in Australian showrooms within the next 18 months. Lexus has revealed its latest model, the LBX crossover, that it hopes will appeal to a new-generation of buyers, though the brand’s Australian ...

Forget unbreakable, the Toyota HiLux is downright untouchable in race with Ford Ranger as new-car sales boom in Australia

The Toyota HiLux has led a new-car sales boom in Australia The new-car market has again proved itself immune to financial headwinds, with the Toyota HiLux leading a sales boom that saw the market record its best ever May ...

Mazda Australia is missing out on the CX-50, Mazda3 Turbo and other exciting models - but it hasn't lost its global status

Mazda Australia misses out on some exciting models like the CX-50, but that doesn’t mean it is less important. Don’t let the missing CX-50, CX-70 and Mazda3 Turbo fool you – Australia remains a favourite market for the Japanese ...

When can we have it? 2024 Toyota Yaris updated with more power, clever tech and a new variant

The Premiere Edition and GR Sport versions come exclusively with a new, more powerful hybrid drivetrain. One of Toyota’s most enduring current nameplates has been given an update, with the 2024 Toyota Yaris getting a new variant, more power ...

2023 Mitsubishi ASX continues to sell well against Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona despite age

Mitsubishi’s ASX might be getting on in the years, but is keeping pace against much newer metal. Mitsubishi’s ageing ASX small SUV is selling well for a 13-year old car, putting up a strong fight against the much newer ...

Is Abarth the next BMW M, Hyundai N or VW R? The Italian performance brand's global marketing boss has no doubts

The pure electric Abarth 500e hot hatch is arriving in Australia before the end of the year There’s nothing like some performance personality to lift the character of an otherwise conservative car brand, as the long-term success of direct ...

Politicians plugging in: Comcar switches fleet to 2023 BMW iX electric cars to replace BMW 6 Series diesel and Toyota Camry hybrid sedans

The BMW iX will be the car to transport politicians in Australia for the next three years. (image: Tom White) There’s a new fleet of government cars ready to serve our pollies and dignitaries, taking on the job that ...

Wagons deluxe! Skoda supply improves across 2023 Skoda Kamiq, Karoq, Octavia and Kodiaq to highest point since 2021

Skoda’s focus on SUVs and its places in the wagon market means demand is high for the niche brand. Supply is finally meeting demand for Skoda’s product line-up, with the Australian arm of the Czech brand announcing the biggest ...

Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

In 2013, Ford managed to sell over 15,000 Falcons and nearly 14,300 Territory SUVs. All were made in Australia. Has it really been 10 years since Ford announced that it would cease making vehicles in Australia? The actual date, ...

Abarth 500e 2023 review

The Abarth 500e's performance intent is clear. The 500e wears 18-inch alloy wheels. Upfront of the 500e are LED headlights. Inside the 500e is a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen. Behind the Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel is a 7.0-inch digital driver's display. ...

Fastest Golf eveR! 2024 VW Golf R 20 Years coming as 'most powerful, fastest Golf ever' sold in Australia

The Mk4 Golf R32 was the first production car to use the Volkswagen DSG dual-clutch transmission. Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it will join in on celebrating 20 years since the ‘R’ badge first appeared on a Golf by offering ...

Land of the rising prices! 2023 Mazda 3 price and specs increase as Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30 rival gets streamlined

Prices are up across the board for the refreshed, auto-only Mazda3 line-up. Mazda Australia will launch its revamped and more expensive Mazda3 hatch and sedan line-up from July this year, with the brand now confirming new prices for the ...

Get in quick! VW Australia to raise prices again, with most variants to be up by hundreds

Volkswagen is announcing price increases more than a month before they are actioned. Volkswagen Australia has announced it will increase prices for much of its model range, effective July 1 – the second time the brand will increase its ...

Hyundai Venue 2023 review: Elite

The Hyundai Venue Elite is an interesting competitor for the compact SUV market. The Venue Elite gets a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. (Image: Glen Sullivan) Upfront of the Venue is an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system. (Image: Glen Sullivan) ...

Fiat 500e 2023 review: preview test

The 500e's design stays loyal to its 1950s cinquecento roots. (image credit: James Cleary) The 500e has LED tail-lights. There are daytime running lights up front. There's a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster. The 10.25-inch multimedia system features Android Auto ...

Leaked! This is the updated 2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N-Line before it arrives in Australia later this year

The i30 Sedan currently on sale in Australia will be replaced by the mildly facelifted version later in 2023. Called the Avante in its home nation of South Korea, the Hyundai i30 Sedan is currently in the middle of ...

The next HR-V? 2024 Honda e:NY1 electric car makes debut, but will it come to Australia?

The e:NY1 is Honda's second electric vehicle and it looks a lot like a HR-V It’s fully electric and it’s showing off features that will make their way into the brand’s other models. It does look a lot like ...

Return of a classic name? Fiat 600 appears undisguised in Europe, will the small SUV come to Australia to take on the Hyundai Venue?

Shooting for promotional material means the 600 has been seen completely undisguised. A classic badge is on its way back from Italian brand Fiat as the bigger sibling to the Fiat 500 hatch, and it has been spotted in ...

The hot hatch, recharged! 2024 Alpine A290 confirmed as near production-ready, so is this the successor to the Renault Clio RS?

This is the spiritual successor to the Renault Clio Sport – the Alpine A290. Alpine has created a central-seated racing interior in the A290 Beta. It is expected that the A290 Beta will be significantly more expensive than similarly ...

Coming soon! 2024 Volvo EX30 electric car leaked as brand confirms reveal date for all-new small SUV

The diminutive Volvo EX30 small SUV is set to be revealed next month, with the brand releasing a teaser video confirming a pre-order date upon its reveal. At the same time, leaked patent images of the entry-level electric car ...

Cute ute? We say Yep! GM's Baojun Yep is a baby electric ute that's trying to out-adorable the Suzuki Jimny

The ute version of the Yep will do away with a rear screen mounted to the SUV version. A joint collaboration brand called Baojun, between General Motors, SAIC and Wuling in China, has already made some waves this year ...

Toyota vs Tesla! Two brands dominate top ten cars sold for 2022 with Tesla, Toyota and Chinese models all growing sales share

The Tesla Model Y was the third-best selling car worldwide in 2022, beat by two Toyota models. The world bought 79,400,000 new cars in 2022, over a million less than in 2021, but new information reveals just how different ...

2024 Toyota C-HR hybrid small SUV design takes shape as new Mazda CX-30 and Mitsubishi ASX rival approaches reveal

The C-HR render takes inspiration from the concept revealed by Toyota last year. (Image credit: Best Car) A new version of one of Australia’s most popular hybrid cars is coming, and it’s ditching its full-combustion version completely. Japanese outlet ...

New 2024 Hyundai Exter baby SUV set to launch soon, but will Australia miss out?

The Exter appears to be about the size of the Korea-only Hyundai Casper. (Image: @seoul_car_spotting on IG) It’s not the Hyundai Casper, no! This is the Hyundai Exter, another diminutive SUV set to be revealed by the South Korean ...

New kid! 2024 Peugeot 2008 and its electric car version get a refresh before the current EV lands in Aus!

While the facelifted 2008 has been revealed, Australia is due to receive the current electric e-2008 in Q3. Peugeot has revealed the newest update for its smallest SUV, the 2008, with a fresh face and upgraded powertrains. The 2024 ...

Scorpion King! 2024 Abarth 500e electric car gains new Turismo flagship, but will it be a proper Mini Cooper or Cupra Born rival?

The Abarth 500e range all has the same powertrain, but the Turismo gains more style and comfort features. A new variant has been added to the top of the range for Abarth’s new electric ‘hot hatch’, with the 500e ...

Cupra is leaping up the sales charts, so how is a small unknown Spanish brand succeeding where others have failed? And why is Australia so important?

How has Cupra been so successful in Australia, and why is our little market so important to the Spanish automaker? By the time you read this, Cupra, an all-new brand from Spain will have sold over 1000 units in ...

Ford's HiLux hammering continues: Ranger Australia's best-selling ute as electric car sales soar

The Ford Ranger’s popularity continued last month. The Ford Ranger remains on track to be crowned Australia’s most popular vehicle in 2023, with the Blue Oval’s ute once again outselling its Toyota HiLux archrival in April. The latest Federal ...

2023 Mazda MX-30 pricing and specs: Better value for entry-grade Hyundai Kona and Toyota C-HR rival

Mazda’s MX-30 receives a modest price bump of $400 for 2023. Mazda Australia has updated its slow-selling MX-30 small SUV with more equipment for the entry Evolve and mid-tier Touring, which also sees a modest $400 bump in price ...

Small car showdown! 2023 Hyundai i30 could topple Toyota Corolla for sales this year, but what happened to the Kia Cerato and Mazda 3?

The i30 is ahead of its Toyota Corolla rival for sales so far this year. The Toyota Corolla could lose its crown of Australia’s most popular small car as Hyundai’s i30 charges ahead in 2023. According to the latest ...

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